To this extent, Gov. Youngkin says his state is working with the commission to determine legislative avenues for battling this problem. Moreover, Virginia’s anti-human trafficking commission is digging into patterns, trends, and other critical details pertaining to this crime.
Towards the end of 2022, Youngkin also proposed extra funds for boosting roles at the Virginia State Police, including positions designed to combat human trafficking.
Tackling human trafficking at the legislative level
Part of ending human trafficking will mean having harsher laws on the books against it. This, alone, will help dissuade at least a percentage of would-be traffickers and those who purchase from traffickers.
In Nevada, the state legislature is considering a bill that would significantly crack down on sex traffickers who target children (online).
Due to the widespread nature of human trafficking in America alone, each and every state could benefit from increasing the stakes of their anti-trafficking laws. This will help send a message that America, the land of the free, has no tolerance for the buying or selling of human beings.
